# Numpad 2 vs Remote Papi

The clearest difference is price: Remote Papi at Free against Numpad 2's $0.99. Remote Papi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Numpad 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Remote Papi is free to download; Numpad 2 costs $0.99 up front. Remote Papi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Numpad 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Papi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numpad 2 has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Numpad 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote Papi's.

Numpad 2 ships an update fortnightly, Remote Papi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Numpad 2 | Remote Papi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numpad-2/id6476788277/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-papi-tv-remote/id6817022646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALPA AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/674541996) | [Arturo Pineda](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817022648) |

## What reviewers say

### Numpad 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numpad-2/id6476788277)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your numeric input experience with a custom keyboard designed for iOS 17.2 and newer. Easily enter numbers, decimals, and spaces with customizable key functions and layout options.

**Highlights:** Customizable key for period, decimal, space, tab, Switchable numpad layout (standard or 7-8-9), Adjustable keyboard height, Designed for iOS 17.2 and newer, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Papi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-papi-tv-remote/id6817022646)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, access apps, and use your phone's keyboard for typing. Offers advanced features like custom scenes and a simplified mode for easy use.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, App launching and keyboard input, Customizable scenes for multi-step actions, Simplified mode for easy operation, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island controls, Volume button integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Autumn Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro New Year Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Halloween Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Xmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sports Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remote Papi Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Style Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Skins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Numpad 2 free?

Numpad 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Papi free?

Remote Papi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Numpad 2 or Remote Papi?

Remote Papi is rated higher. Numpad 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Remote Papi averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Numpad 2 or Remote Papi have ads?

Neither Numpad 2 nor Remote Papi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Numpad 2 or Remote Papi?

Numpad 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Papi every 2 days. Most recently, Numpad 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Remote Papi on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*